Social Services Director Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Social Services Director

GOLFVIEW NURSING CENTER

Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$43K – $50.7K a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities Long term care experience Management Resident’s rights Working with people with disabilities Program development Social work Mid-level Supervising experience Discharge planning Relationship management Social Work Care plans Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Social Services Director to join our team at Golfview Nursing Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of services for the highest psychological and social well-being of the residents and all other duties assigned. The Director of Social Services is an advocate for the residents and is committed to sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes each resident.

Responsibilities:

Lend continued assistance and support to residents from their time of admission, to discharge or transfer. Assisting the residents and families with personal and social needs and concersns related to institutionalization or adjustment to change in medical condition. Assessment of new residents to evaluate appropriateness of placement. Take an active role in disseminating information to residents and their families regarding, but not limited to, the following areas: Interpretation of Resident Rights Classifications of residents according to Department of Health Regulations (ie, Level

II PASRR

regulations for serious mental illness/developmental disability) Advance Directives and Family Health Care Decisions Coordinate and monitor needed available services for residents to assure optimum level of emotional, physical, psychological well-being and independence. Member of Quality Assurance team, prepare QA reports and presents in meetings. Help formulate Comprehensive Care Plans for resident and assist with discharge planning needs. Member of Comprehensive Care Plan team that addresses peer to peer altercations and incidents within the facility. Involve the residents with other department or Administrative needs, as appropriate, regarding such matters as bed retention, room change, transfer, and discharge. Facilitate communication with other disciplines. Provide documentation in charts in accordance with departmental, facility, state and federal regulations. Facilitate investigation and resolutions of grievance and complaints. Experience Degree in Social Work Preferred Long-Term Care Experience a Plus Qualifications Supervising experience Social work background Management skills Program development expertise Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Relationship management abilities Behavioral health knowledge

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person